Exploring the reciprocal relationship between activities of daily living disability and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older Chinese people: a four-wave, cross-lagged model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early studies have shown a relationship between activities of daily living (ADL) disability and depressive symptoms in older people. However, discussions on the direction of this relationship are insufficient. The study's objective was to assess the reciprocal relationship between ADL disability and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older Chinese people.

Method

Data was collected in four waves of a nationwide survey, the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), which was carried out in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2018. In total, this study included 4,124 participants aged ≥ 45 years at baseline. A summing score of the eleven items for basic activities of daily living (BADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) was calculated to indi

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10280867 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature